Our Work
Our Work
Saturday Sessions
Virtual interviews with public and private sector officials on topics of critical importance to the public are held, each ending with a Q&A session. See News and Events for upcoming dates.
OP Eds
LWV VI opinions on issues of importance to the public, particularly in areas of special focus for LWV VI, are submitted to print and digital media for publication See News and Events for recent submissions.
Testimony on Bills
From its inception in 1970, LWV VI has testified before the VI Legislature, often at the invitation of a Legislative Committee or we may request to testify on issues of special focus for LWV VI. Also, LWV VI testified at the Congressional Subcommittee on voting rights/concerns of the US territories. Testimonies made in recent years are shown below. Current year testimonies are listed in the News and Events page.
- Congressional Testimony : Subcommittee on Elections of the Committee on House Administrations (7.28.2020)
- 34-0062 Gender Equity
- 34-0153 Addendum to 6th Constitutional Convention Bill
- 34-0230 Voter Rolls
- 35-0227 Ethics Commission Membership
- 35-0228 Commission Duties
- 35-0269 Perjury
- 36-0042 Limit for Suing GVI
Registration of New Voters
LWV VI collaborates with the Elections System of the VI to register new voters, since only the Elections System is authorized to register new voters, as stated in the VI Code. Refer to News and Events for upcoming events.
New Citizens Project
League members on both St. Croix and St. Thomas attend naturalization ceremonies and distribute our flyers to new citizens in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole detailing how to register to vote. Production of the flyers was supported by a grant from LWV US.
TV Interviews with Candidates
For over 30 years LWV VI has interviewed candidates for elective office on VI public television. The programs have become a primary source for voters in selecting their candidates of choice This Voter Service activity is conducted in election years. Refer to our Facebook posts for the 2024 interviews.
